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Chapter 1 Basic concepts
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Tunnel shape and internal elements
1.3 Types of road tunnels
1.4 Studies of tunnel
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Circular tunnel
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Curvilinear tunnel
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Preliminary road tunnel type selection process
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1.4 Studies of tunnel
(6) Emergency egress
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Emergency exit
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1.4 Studies of tunnel
(6) Emergency egress
•The spacing of exits into escape routes should
not exceed 1000 feet (300 m) .
•The emergency egress walkways should be a
minimum of 3.6 ft wide.
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